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Korg today released wavestate v2.0, a major update to their wave sequencing synthesizer that adds support for user samples, a patch editor & librarian, new performance features and more.

What’s new in Korg wavestate 2.0:

• Support for User Samples – Import up to 4 GB of your own Multi-samples into the wavestate via the new Sample Builder application for Mac and Windows. Use your samples in Wave Sequences or as single Multi-samples, just like the factory Multi-samples.
• Editor/Librarian – The Editor/Librarian acts as a second front panel for the wavestate. Realtime display of modulated parameter values and Wave Sequences gives you instant feedback on your creations. Copy and paste sounds, envelopes, LFOs, filter settings, and more. Dive deep into Effects with access to all internal parameters and create your own Effects Presets.
• User-requested improvements
  • The new Performance-level Hold feature (via SHIFT-ARP) keeps notes or chords playing, leaving your hands free for moving knobs or playing other instr
  • Fit to Scale lets you constrain the Pitch Lane’s output to a specific scale and key—especially useful when playing polyphonically.
  • Get to your sounds faster. Select Categories for Performances, Programs, Multi-samples, Wave Sequences, and Lanes directly from buttons 1-16. The new “User” Category lets you mark your own sounds, and dual Categories mean that a sound can be assigned to both “User” and “Strings” (for example).
• Explore Vector Synthesis – The new Curve parameter lets you control the way that Vector Volume crossfades between points. For maximum volume, use Loud (the original wavestate behavior); for more gentle crossfades, use Smooth (the original Wavestation behavior).
• Other refinements – New gain-scaling options bring out the tonal range of the MS-20 and Polysix filters, and user interface improvements streamline your sound design.

Korg Wavestate 2.0 Hands-On Demo

In his latest video, host Ziv Eliraz takes an in-depth look at Korg Wavestate 2.0.

“In this video, I cover the main new features and explore a few ways to make the most of them, including how to create drum kits and to use Wavestate as a wavetable synth,” notes Eliraz.

Topics covered:

0:00 Intro

1:10 What’s new

1:40 Editor

5:40 Sample builder

8:20 Loop points

9:15 Banks

11:50 Pitch scales

12:50 Perf. hold

A FEW IDEAS

14:25 Multisampling

16:30 Drum kits

18:05 Wavetables

19:55 Phasing loops

22:55 Pros & cons

24:55 Outro

Korg wavestate software 2.0, the Editor/Librarian, and Sample Builder are available now to wavestate owners as free downloads.

Developer Momo Müller has introduced a third-party MIDI Editor and Controller for the Korg Volca Sample.

With the Volca Sample Editor, you can have direct access to all parameters and can save them as a Preset Data File and load them back into the Volca Sample at any time.

With the plugin version, you can also record controller movements into your DAW.

Features:

• The Editor is a simple integration of the Volca sample into your DAW.
• Quick and easy sound changes of all parts.
• Direct access to the sound parameters
• All controllers can be automat
• X-Y Modulation of all parameters is possible.
• With the „Random“ function new sounds can be generated quickly for each Sample Part.
• A sound management.
• Part Presets can be saved. (E.g. TR 909 Bass Drum) Which you can load into any Part (1-10).
• Part Kit can be saved.(E.g. TR 909 Kit)
• Hidden controller ” Sample Start Delay” “Sample” and “Reverb Mix” for Volca Sampler 2 are included.
• Contains 50 Presets.
• Works with Volca Sample Version 1 and 2.

The Volca Sample Editor is available now for PC as VST / Standalone 32/64 bit and for MAC as VST / AU / Standalone 64 and MAC-M1, for 6,90€ / $ 7,90.

Korg has released Korg Collection 3, an updated version of its software synth collection that introduces virtual versions of three classic instruments: the company’s first mass-produced analog synthesizer, the miniKORG 700S, the MOSS Tone Generator-powered Prophecy, and the Triton Extreme.

Here’s what they have said about the new virtual instruments:

The miniKORG 700S for Mac/Win is a faithful reproduction of the original analog hardware, with powerful new features only possible in software. Now the unique sounds and capabilities of this historic KORG synthesizer can be enjoyed on your computer.

Defined by the cutting edge digital signal processing technology and a DSP chip formerly used exclusively for effects processing, the Prophecy is now available as a software plugin, with the ease of use, polyphony, and modern features necessary for today’s music production.

The TRITON Extreme is the most powerful model in the Triton series, featuring the first-ever “Valve Force” vacuum tubes in a music workstation, and most of the new PCM and EXB-PCM series waveforms. The powerful, analog-like sound of vacuum tubes can be used with software for incredible sonic performance.

Korg says that the updates make Korg Collection 3 “a thrilling collection of iconic sounds from the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, and ’00s.”

The KORG Collection 3 is available now, with intro pricing of $299 through August 12, 2021, regular price $399.